At its August 13, 2021 Board Meeting, TBPG proposed to amend
and repeal some of its rules as a result of its four year rules review
(see proposed changes to Chapter 850 and Chapter 851).
The proposals have been submitted to the Texas Register and will be considered
for adoption at the next Board meeting on November 19, 2021.
If you would like to submit public comments on these proposed amendments and repeals,
please send an e-mail to TBPG on or before November 17, 2021.
Please include “Comments on Proposed Rules” in the subject line of the email.
At the August 13, 2021 Board meeting, TBPG adopted amendments to
22 TAC 851.41 and 851.80, to become effective October 28, 2021.
These amendments have been posted to the Texas Register, and
will allow for the Texas Fundamentals of Geoscience Exam to be
offered for applicants for a GIT in geophysics, with an examination fee of $75.
Please see our Rules page for more information
Results from the October 1, 2021 ASBOG exam should be received
on or around the first week of December. TBPG will mail these out to all
candidates as soon as they are received.
The next ASBOG examination will be held on March 18, 2022.
The deadline for submitting exam requests is 5:00 p.m. January 18, 2022.
Please see ASBOG Geology Exam Information for more information.
To apply for a new license or
to renew a license, registration, or certification, please see:
Online License Services (to apply online via credit card)
License Application Forms (to apply by mail via check or money order)
Other information:
P.G. Licensing Requirements
P.G. Application Checklist
To Search for a Currently Licensed P.G. or Registered Firm, please see our Public License Search
Please click to see a list of current disciplinary actions.
Committee Meetings – November 18, 2021
TBPG Board Meeting – November 19, 2021
CSSE Soils Examination Continuous Testing Available
Exams will be given using Internet Based Testing (IBT) via remote proctoring.
Do I need a license? What activities are exempt from licensure?
Our Licensing Information page has answers to these questions and more.
TBPG has adopted new rules to implement provisions in Texas Occupations Code
Chapter 55, regarding benefits to military service members, military veterans,
and military spouses who apply for an occupational license in the State of Texas.
Please see Military Benefits for more information.
TBPG’s Online Services allow users to conduct a public search for a license, renew a TBPG license or registration, and to update license contact information.
The Governor’s office is a uniquely entrepreneurial organization of leaders committed to supporting Gov. Abbott’s vision to build a better Texas for future generations.
The Texas Veterans Portal is a resource for veterans, their families, and their survivors. It provides helpful information from many government agencies so you can find the assistance, services, and benefits you need.
EnviroMentors are qualified professionals with technical or legal expertise on environmental issues who volunteer to help small businesses and local governments comply with state environmental rules, either one-on-one or in a teaching situation.
Texas Homeland Security was established in order to coordinate the resources and responses necessary to prevent, protect from, prepare for and respond to all threats of terrorism and disaster.
There are many options for obtaining the CE Ethics credit for PGs and GITs.
Click here for some of the options available.